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MIT Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) empowers students to think big picture about their career interests and goals, then supports them through every part of the journey, from research, resumes, and career fairs to interviews, job offers, and salaries. Watch the CAPD Orientation to learn how our office can help your student explore careers and prepare for internships, jobs, and graduate school. We also invite you to learn more about our programs and services and meet CAPD staff.


Two from MIT named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on May 14, 2026

MIT master’s student Sunshine Jiang ’25 and Rupert Li ’24 are recipients of this year’s Knight-Hennessy Scholarship. Now in its ninth year, the highly competitive scholarship provides up …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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MIT student Jack Carson named 2026 Udall Scholar

Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on May 7, 2026

Jack Carson, a second-year undergraduate at MIT majoring in electrical engineering and computer science, has been named a 2026 Udall Scholar, one of up to 65 undergraduates nationally to …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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Six from MIT awarded 2026 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships | MIT Career Advising and Professional Development
Published by MIT News on April 28, 2026

Six MIT affiliates — Denisse Córdova Carrizales SM ’26; Ria Das ’21, MNG ’22; Ronak Desai; Stacy Godfreey-Igwe ’22; Arya Rao; and Ananthan Sadagopan …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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Two MIT alumnae named 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on April 21, 2026

Mitali Chowdhury ’24 and Christina Kim ’24 have been selected as 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars. The highly competitive fellowship offers fully funded opportunities for postgraduate study in any …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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2026 CAPD FAQs for Family & Supporters

During Campus Preview Weekend 2026’s Parent Programming, members of the CAPD staff shared information with parents and supporters. Access the presentation here, and see our FAQ section below for questions we have received from parents and supporters.

You may have …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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Industry job shadows help MIT students explore their career options

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